Who’s Hot / Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: Richmond – Talladega Edition
The Sprint Cup Series lit up the night in Richmond Saturday (April 26). Four of NASCAR’s best drivers put on an unforgettable show over the …
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Five Points to Ponder: Surprising Names Off To Solid NASCAR Starts
ONE: What a Season So Far In the seven years I’ve been a weekly NASCAR columnist it is fair to say that there have been many more …
Couch Potato Tuesday: FOX Serves Up A Plothole
Hello, race fans. Welcome back to Couch Potato Tuesday, where race telecast breakdowns are par for the course. This past weekend, the Sprint Cup and Nationwide …
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2014 Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond
Kyle Larson continued to show that he’s not only a threat for Rookie of the Year honors, but also for winning. Larson got the top starting spot by virtue of his practice speed after qualifying was rained out, part of showing speed and prowess all weekend long. Unfortunately for Larson, he got tagged by Bowyer on the first lap of the race which dropped him to the rear of the field. Larson was able to recover somewhat to finish 16th, still good for Rookie of the Race honors, but clearly lacked the confidence and speed to get back to the front after that moment.
Pace Laps: JRM Shines, RFR Fails to Impress and Hunter-Reay Silences Long Beach Critics
Did you see all of the race action this weekend? Or, like a lot of busy fans, did you miss a late-night adventure, a Friday …
Short Track Racing Should Encourage Summer Viewership
Who needs a green-white-checkered for some close racing at the finish? The Sprint Cup drivers proved they could keep their cars pointed in the right …
Professor of Speed: An Executive Order on NASCAR Drivers
President Obama’s statement last week declaring Jimmie Johnson to be “the Michael Jordan of NASCAR” got me to wondering: are there no other stock car …
Numbers Game: 2014 Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan
0 – Laps led by Roush Fenway Racing Sunday at a Michigan track where they’ve won eight times and entered the Quicken Loans 400 defending champs …
NASCAR Mailbox: A “Normal” Saturday And A Valuable Lesson
Working as a writer in the world of racing means that a majority of my weekends are spoken for before the first green flag ever …
Beyond the Cockpit: Tommy Baldwin on Owning His Team, Hall of Fame and the Number Seven
Tommy Baldwin has been involved in racing since he was a youngster, an innovative mechanic who worked his way up to NASCAR Cup crew chief by 1997. …